Aric Almirola’s victory in the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was a testament to his experience and determination. The veteran driver led a race-high 107 laps, sweeping all 3 stages, and secured his 3rd win of the season. In the final laps, Almirola faced stiff competition from rookie Connor Zilisch, who had taken the lead after a late restart.
However, Almirola’s strategic moves and composure under pressure allowed him to reclaim the lead and hold off Zilisch, crossing the finish line with a margin of over half a second. “Our car was good, really good, but I struggled with the car on the long run the whole race,” he said after the race. But more importantly, he credited his very dear friend and teammate at Joe Gibbs Racing for his win, and wit